trying2breathe Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 This morning I took a refresher CPR/AED class, certification is necessary for my work. The instructor mentioned several times during the class that statistically CPR is effective less than 10% of the time. I listened and sat quietly and tried to hide some tears - some of these things are so hard to hear. DH died of a heart attack, and CPR didn't work for him. Five years later and this is still very difficult, wish that I didn't have to go through this class every few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julester3 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I had the same issue. LH died of a heart attack and I could not see or touch him because they were performing CPR on him and I'd be in the way. They wouldn't let me wait. The police sent me to the hospital to wait. It's a very touchy subject to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswife Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 It is so hard sometimes when people talk about CPR or I see it . My husband also died of a heart attack and I tried to perform CPR and I always wonder if I had done it better ....you know those always what if's . Hugs to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying2breathe Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 The CPR topic is very touchy for me - those that I've encountered that teach it sometimes have a positive "save a life!" attitude and sadly I know it differently. Maybe it's more of a keep the person going until help arrives. Hugs to you both - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callobg Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Same here. What if I did this or didn't do that? I miss you Latisha, my beautiful Wife. Another day closer to you my baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms1954 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I had the same thing happen. I was required to go to an update class. The class was in the 4th anniversary of Jim’s death. He also died of a heart attack. I cried through the first part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now